The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)

  • NR
  • 08/17/1979 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Comedy
  • 1h 48m

Overview

Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his life, and switch him with a look-a-like London cabby. Throw in two(!) lovely blondes, treachery, and a battle for life and honour, and enjoy life at its zaniest.

Anthony Hope

Novel

Ian La Frenais

Screenplay

Richard Quine

Director

Dick Clement

Screenplay

Cast

Peter Sellers's headshot

Peter Sellers

Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin
Stuart Wilson's headshot

Stuart Wilson

Rupert
Lynne Frederick's headshot

Lynne Frederick

Princess Flavia
Elke Sommer's headshot

Elke Sommer

Countess Montparnasse
Gregory Sierra's headshot

Gregory Sierra

Count Montparnasse
Catherine Schell's headshot

Catherine Schell

Mauban
Jeremy Kemp's headshot

Jeremy Kemp

Duke Michael
John Laurie's headshot

John Laurie

Archbishop

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